What's your favorite game used bat?

[33bird]

I was trying to pick mine and it's tuff! I got a lot of Reds bats I love: 1976 Bicentennial bats of Concepcion, Driessen, and Bench. 1970s Adirondack bats of Morgan, Perez, and Rose. A mid 80s Rose Mizuno black bat. I love my 2004 Jeff Kent Astros game 5 NLCS walk off HR bat too. But, I think if I could only keep one, it would be my Pete Rose 1975 R195 gamer that was graded a perfect PSA 10. It only could be from 1975 because it was first made and ordered by Rose in that season and it's a 73-75 model bat. Of course the Reds won the WS in 1975- in the greatest WS ever- and Rose was the MVP of that WS. What's your favorite and why and show us a picture.

[nationals2k9]

Obviously a pretty loaded question and my answer probably changes all the time. Just earlier today I posted my newest pick-up from last night that I called a potential favorite right in the title of the thread!

But I think I most often go back to this 2001 Rawlings bat made on 4/04/01 and used by Manny during his first week or two with the Red Sox. I love the fact that this marks the start of his time in Boston, his transition of sorts from an innocent hitting machine in Cleveland to what became the aloof clown that Manny can oftentimes be today. He doesn't quite look the part of a Red Sox player, the WS rings are still years ahead, and this bat is one that he never went back to after his initial arrival in town. Manny's first time away from his "comfort" zone and no one is prepared for what's to come.

Bat is uncracked with nice use with double '24' markings and signed by Manny as "game used."

[GarkoCollector]

I was gonna list my first Pink of Ryan Garko, but I had to go with this one instead. Its a bat he used in the XM Futures Game and then signed following.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk301/GarkoCollector/Memorabilia/S1050092.jpg

[shoremen44]

Great question... I picked up a Matt Wieters rookie Home Run bat, and I have a 2009 Pujols Home run bat... but I would have to say ...

my 2002 Pujols bat used by Tino Martinez (HR)... it was my first photomatch and the use is awesome

[Bobby Jenks]

My newest addition, a Marlins ERA Josh Beckett Uncracked Diablo.

[cmw2ward]

Mine would have to be my new Mariano Rivera (Steiner). Thanks to fellow forum member Chris.

Always looking for game used/game issued pitchers bats!

[Tay1038]

1973-75 Harmon Killebrew Hillerich & Bradsby

[SkubeBats]

My favorite bat in my collection would this Llyod Waner bat. This is a rare bat there is less then 6 know to exist. This bat is un-cracked and shows great game use.

[suave1477]

Mine would have to be my new Mariano Rivera (Steiner). Thanks to fellow forum member Chris.

Always looking for game used/game issued pitchers bats!

I love a Mariano bat. Interesting he would inscribe Game Used since he didn't use it in a game. This if anything would be a BP bat of his. He didn't have any AB's in 2005 reg season or post season. Or may have been used by another player but that would be ineteresting that he would inscribe game used if another player used it.

[karamaxjoe]

Had a tough time tracking this down, but it's my favorite. LS records show only two were made. Kind of wish I had kept the jersey.

[ironmanfan]

My favorite bat is a Cal Ripken Sr. "Block" letter bat with H&B markings from the late 1950's with gorgeous patina and a Hornsby style knob (early in his minor league career); Ripken Sr. signature model on top, but my fav is the Block letter Sr. bat on bottom

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k172/whhp72/Game%20Used/SrBats.jpg

[Masimen]

Mine has to be this Mattingly I picked up way back in the mid 90s for what I thought was a lot of money. Who knew?

[godwulf]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8dc31b3127ccec300ef8ffdab00000010O02EbsmzVu0ZA9 vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

On 9/27/07, the Diamondbacks were in Pittsburgh. leading their division, but slumping. Micah Owings took the mound and not only shut out the Pirates 8-0, he went 4 for 5 at the plate, including three doubles. On the second double, he broke his bat in half, and this is the bat. The DBacks went on to win the division, and swept the Cubs in the first round of the playoffs. The game was a crucial turning point in the team's season, and was recently voted one of the fifty top events in the team's history. I really treasure this one.

[Bobby Jenks]

Here are some pics of the Beckett bat:

[scottanservitz]

I have to go with my 86-89 Robin Yount. Great use, faded # on knob. Just perfect. I also have a 90 Brett that ranks right with the Yount, but for some reason I can't find the pics.

Scott

[diamondicons1]

Here is my favorite. A 1972 Pete Rose home jersey. The first baseball game I attended at Riverfront was in 1972. This also appears to be the same jersey that Rose was wearing in the last game of the 1972 NLCS where the Reds made a comeback win against the Pirates. Tough to tell if it is a photo match against the depicted card from the 1973 Topps set.

[diamondicons1]

Next time I'll read the entire title. Guess I don't know the difference between a bat and a jersey.

[kingjammy24]

Great question... I picked up a Matt Wieters rookie Home Run bat, and I have a 2009 Pujols Home run bat... but I would have to say ...

my 2002 Pujols bat used by Tino Martinez (HR)... it was my first photomatch and the use is awesome

bert, the bat in the photo is cupped. your barrel doesn't appear cupped. is it?

rudy.

[earlywynnfan]

bert, the bat in the photo is cupped. your barrel doesn't appear cupped. is it?

rudy.

Good eye for the obvious. I spent 5 minutes looking at the barrel stampings, and I don't think the "Genuine" lines up perfectly with Albert's name.

If it is two different bats, I'm absolutely amazed at the ballmark placement!

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

[lehmsbobby]

Barry Bonds 2000 Sam Bat.
Got it from him directly before August 25, 2000 game.

Still trying to photomatch it desperately.

[momen55]

couple for me. 1958 clemente U1. 83 or 84 molitor H176.
25862

25863

[ksfarmboy]

Definitely my favorite. Chief Meyers bat 35" and 48+oz. You can still see the ball marks close to 100 years later.

Sweet Rose jersey by the way.

[thegoodz15]

OK GAME USED BAT COLLECTORS - SINCE THE YANKEES ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS AND IT'S EXCITING TIMES FOR YANKEE COLLECTORS, COULDN'T PICK A BAT SO HERE IS 1 OF MY 2 FAVORITES.

1958 AUTOGRAPHED MICKEY MANTLE ALL STAR GAME USED BAT- WHAT MAKES THIS BAT SIMPLY AWESOME IS THERE IS TRULY VINTAGE GAME USE ALL OVER THE BARRELL AND IT HAS THE LARGEST SIGNATURE OF MICKEY I HAVE EVER SEEN WITH A INSCRIPTION...WHAT MAKES THE STORY EVEN BETTER WAS I SOLD THIS BAT WHILE I WAS COLLEGE KID IN 1985 FOR THE THE SUM OF 15,000 BECAUSE AT THE TIME I JUST COULDNT AFFORD IT....22 YEARS LATER I PURCHASED IT BACK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER.....

[thegoodz15]

OK GAME USED BAT COLLECTORS SINCE THE YANKEES ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS AND ITS EXCITING TIMES FOR YANKEE COLLECTORS, COULDNT PICK A BAT SO HERE IS ONE OF MY 2 FAVORITES

1976 BICENTENNIAL THURMAN MUNSON GAME USED BAT- THIS IS NOT NO ORDINARY MUNSON BAT AS IF YOU ASK PEOPLE ON THE EAST COAST I HAVE BEEN COLLECTING THURMAN MUNSON ITEMS SINCE 1980. INCREDIBLE VINTAGE USE MODEL # S44 AND PROVENANCE WHICH WOULD MAKE ANY YANKEE FAN PROUD....THURMAN GAVE IT TO CATFISH HUNTER TO DISPLAY IN HIS NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE HENCE THE LETTER FROM CATFISH HUNTER....ENJOY YANKEE FANS AS WE PLAY THE BOSOX THIS WEEKEND.......THEGOODZ15@EBAY

[thegoodz15]

Ok Game Used Bat Collectors Since The Yankees Are In The Playoffs And Its Exciting Times For Yankee Collectors, Couldnt Pick A Bat So Here Is 1 Of My 2 Favorites

1958 Autographed Mickey Mantle All Star Game Used Bat- What Makes This Bat Simply Awesome Is There Is Truly Vintage Game Use All Over The Barrell And It Has The Largest Signature Of Mickey I Have Ever Seen With A Inscription...what Makes The Story Even Better Was I Sold This Bat While I Was College Kid In 1985 For The The Sum Of 15,000 Because At The Time I Just Couldnt Afford It....22 Years Later I Purchased It Back From The Original Owner.....

[Rboitano]

That Tino/Pujols bat isnt even close. Just a bunch of random red circles.

[33bird]

The Goodz-simply awesome bats.
I want that Rose jersey. Maybe I'll start a favorite jersey post too, so you can put it on there for all to see.

[BernBabyBern]

Scott - thegoodz15. Nice Mantle bat. I'm jealous.
Double P.
MAP
Pablo

[AWA85]

Still have to go with my Ken Griffey JR uncracked bat. Need to get some better pictures of it one of these days!

[flota89]

That Tino/Pujols bat isnt even close. Just a bunch of random red circles.

I can clearly see a photomatch.

[Rboitano]

Flota
I sure dont see anything that is 100% spot on. To call it a photomatch it has to be definitive, and that is not.

[whatupyos]

What about the cupping. I forget who brought that up, but the acutal bat the player used clearly is a cupped bat, but the photo that the member provided of his bat appears to not be cupped. Can the owner of the bat shed light on this? I mean it simply could just be how he took the photo.

[rj_lucas]

Albert Pujols signed and dated game used rookie bat, from the November 2001 ARF auction. La Russa signed COA. Bat was one of 15 delivered to Albert between August 22 and September 5, 2001. My winning bid was $1110.

Rick
rickjlucas@gmail.com

[TFig27]

2009 Derek Jeter Bat


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/tfig27/jeter2009.jpg

[godwulf]

That Tino/Pujols bat isnt even close. Just a bunch of random red circles.

Ya hate to rain on anyone's parade, but I have to agree with Rboitano, here.

The circles, which presumably are supposed to show the same marks on the two photos, more often than not show marks that are clearly different - marks that go one direction in one photo, and a completely different direction in the other, or are not even close to being similarly configured. Some of the circled marks are not even in the same place.

Who called this a photo match?

[shoremen44]

Originally posted by whatupyos
What about the cupping. I forget who brought that up, but the acutal bat the player used clearly is a cupped bat, but the photo that the member provided of his bat appears to not be cupped. Can the owner of the bat shed light on this? I mean it simply could just be how he took the photo.



Originally Posted by Rboitano http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?p=162444#post162444)
That Tino/Pujols bat isnt even close. Just a bunch of random red circles.


My bat is cupped... just tough to take a pic at the same angle

Rboitano... might want to check your glasses... how do you not see the marks in the same places, and the same size and shape?

[shoremen44]

Scotty...

The Baltimore All star mantle... SIIIICKK

WOW

[Rboitano]

The marks dont line up perfectly, they look different. And the tar on the handle above his batting gloves, it doesnt match up.

[whatupyos]

Bert,

I believe its a photomatch now, I mean I was 99% sure before you clarified the cupping. Just hard to tell based on the angle of the photo. Thanks for confirming it.

Awesome bat.

Aaron

[gameused]

Definetly a match Bert, no doubt about it!

To the guys who can't see it......what are the odds that Tino Martinez would have two Albert Pujols C243 model bats with similar rack marks? I'm sure when Bert has the bat in his hands and holds the bat up in the exact angle of the game photos it looks ten times better than the photo match pics.

Congrat's Bert on your favorite GU bat.

Bobby

[flota89]

Flota
I sure dont see anything that is 100% spot on. To call it a photomatch it has to be definitive, and that is not.
There was possibly more use after that photo, but there are too make marks in the same spot to be coincidence. I say 100% photomatch.

[soxbats]

Ok, you guys are going to laugh at this, but here is my latest favorite bat: A Bob Didier H&B Gamer from 73-75. No, you won't find this in the bat records section of the site. Didier was a journeyman catcher who played for the Braves and one year, 5 G - 14 AB - 1 H, for the 74 Red Sox. His significance to me is that he was one of 18 players who's Bat I needed to complete my run of Red Sox position player bats from 1960 to the present.

29296

This was advertized as a "Kiya Didier" bat and I was looking (make that looking for 15 years) for a Robert Didier bat. I checked Baseball Almanac for a nickname . . . none. Middle name? Daniel. I looked for significance of the word Kiya . . . . none. Other Didier major leaguers from that time? . . . none. I looked for minor leaguers with the name Didier, could find none. Totally stumped. Then I looked at the bat more closely and thought the "K" might be an "H" to read "Hiya." Punched that into google and after another hour of digging learned that in grade school Bob Didier's friends knew him by his nickname "Hiya."

I'd like to think that when he signed on with H&B he was paying tribute to his friends with his signature and reminding himself of what it was like to reach a childhood dream. OK that last part is the romantic in me.

I match my $40 Didier against your $15,000 Mantle (just kidding!):) :)

soxbats@aol.com
loking for obscure red sox bats from the 1960s and 70s: Carmen Fanzone, Syd O'Brien, Ray Boone, Ron Jackson, Ray Webster, Luis Alvarado, Roman Mejais, Willie Tasby, George Smith, Ken Poulsen, Felix Mantilla, Marty Keough, Bobby Heise, Chuck Goggin, Marlan Coughtry

[legaleagle92481]

I love a Mariano bat. Interesting he would inscribe Game Used since he didn't use it in a game. This if anything would be a BP bat of his. He didn't have any AB's in 2005 reg season or post season. Or may have been used by another player but that would be ineteresting that he would inscribe game used if another player used it.

It looks like he is picking up Arod's inscription habits.

[legaleagle92481]

Derek Jeter gamer from 2004. I have alot of bats but that will always be my favorite.

[3arod13]

1996 Alex Rodriguez 1st Career Grand Slam Bat (8th Career HR)

[GarkoCollector]

Its gotta be my Garko Pink. Took 3 tries to get one and unless something drastic happens, I'll never get rid of it!

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk301/GarkoCollector/Memorabilia/garkoPink.jpg

[suave1477]

It looks like he is picking up Arod's inscription habits.

Lealeagle I hope not otherwise your going to have a lot of mad collectors out there thinnking they have something that they really don't.

[Dewey2007]

This is my favorite game used bat. A Bicentennial Willie Stargell that I picked up in a trade. Mike Specht was kind enough to let me know that Stargell ordered 30 of these bats during the '76 season in two different orders.

Stargell is also the greatest baseball player from my hometown and my old high school field is named after him.

[bigtruck260]

Darry Kile I13 LVS - RIP

[10thMan]

1984 T. Gwynn Rawlings, with the early sig. If I had to keep ONE Bat, this may be it. Some Nice Bats on this Thread.


GO CHARGERS!


Sean

[LastingsMilledge85]

It's close between my Milledge Yankees bat, but I have to go with my Milton Bradley pink bat because I photomatched it and the handle is very unique.

http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0002-1.jpg?t=1263501276
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0001-1.jpg?t=1263501293
http://7is.neswblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Milton-Bradley-Cubs-Pink.jpg
http://sports.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Milton-Bradley-has-a-mother.jpg

[3arod13]

It's close between my Milledge Yankees bat, but I have to go with my Milton Bradley pink bat because I photomatched it and the handle is very unique.

http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0002-1.jpg?t=1263501276
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0001-1.jpg?t=1263501293
http://7is.neswblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Milton-Bradley-Cubs-Pink.jpg
http://sports.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Milton-Bradley-has-a-mother.jpg

Super photomatch! Congrats! Great bat!

Regards, Tony

[rangersfan1214]

I was wondering what your favorite bats in your collections are?

[panthrotc]

Mark McGwire 2001 Game Used Bat Used to Hit Career HR # 576
Given to teammate at the time Pitcher Steve Kline

The Footage

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/FCB%20BANNERS/McGwire8-21-01.gif




The Weapon

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/The%20McGwire%20Collection/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/mac2001002.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/The%20McGwire%20Collection/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/mac2001005.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/The%20McGwire%20Collection/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/mac2001004.jpg

[Masimen]

This is my Current favorite. Rookie era Jeter bat. Dates between 96 and mid 97. Great use, lots of seam impressions on the barrel.

[Masimen]

Woops, forgot the pic.





This is my Current favorite. Rookie era Jeter bat. Dates between 96 and mid 97. Great use, lots of seam impressions on the barrel.

[lehmsbobby]

2000 Barry Bonds Sam Bat Uncracked

[rangersfan1214]

Those are some awesome bats!!
This is mine but its not nearly as impressive as yalls.

http://images.auctionhelper.com/images/9045//STORE//JANUARY_10//01.28/PUDGE_H23618BARREL.jpghttp://images.auctionhelper.com/images/9045//STORE//JANUARY_10//01.28/PUDGE_H23618.jpghttp://images.auctionhelper.com/images/9045//STORE//JANUARY_10//01.28/PUDGE_H23618SIG.jpg

[ironmanfan]

Believe it or not, my favorite bat in my collection is a non-contract H&B bat of Cal Ripken Sr (bottom bat) with a Hornsby handle from the late 1950's

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k172/whhp72/Game%20Used/SrBats.jpg

[spartanservitto]

I have several.

Top to Bottom:

1. Frank Thomas 06, signed and game used. Signed Letter from Frank.
2. and 3. Alex Rodriguez signed and game used 2002-2003 bats. Signed letters from AROD, absolutely destroyed.
4. Ken Griffey Jr Game used 2001-2002 Swingman model. Letter from Taube and Malta.
5. Derek Jeter 2003 Game Used AIR DRY model Louisville, cracked. Great Seam marks.
6. Miguel Cabrera Game Used Phoenix bat. Cracked in half. MLB authenticated. Video matched.

-Tony

[maccamania]

77-79 Carlton Fisk PSA Graded #9

[BULBUS]

Posted this a few times now, but my '87 Mattingly:

34989

[CampWest]

Maybe #2 or #3, but don't have pictures of the others to post so I'll go with this one. Photomatched to a 3 Double Game that set the record for most 3 double games in a season since at least 1900 and to a 2 Homerun game, which all led to a POTW award. Includes double #45 on the season, his 50th double bat and cleats are in the Royals HOF collection.

http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/SingleSheets/ButlerBilly%2020090911%20Sheet%20sm.jpg

[stdrwt11]

Craig Biggio late 90's gamer. :)

[33bird]

Pete Rose circa 1975-76 Adirondack game used bat. Just a perfect bat. Great use but not overuse. Have a lot of pics of him using it in 1975 and 1976. My two favorite years in baseball history. It's matches well with my 1976 Rose reds jersey. Take a look:

[godwulf]

Micah Owings LS, from the 9/17/07 game in Pittsburgh, when he went 4 for 4 with three doubles (this bat was broken when he hit the second), and shut out the Pirates 8-0 on the mound. The Diamondbacks had been on a losing streak, and that performance revitalized the team and got them revved up for the final push to the playoffs that year.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8dc31b3127ccec300ef8ffdab00000010O02EbsmzVu0ZA9 vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[2000mvpfan]

Hard to narrow down,but it's gotta be one of these six...

Joe
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/coins043.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/coins044.jpg

[tigerdale]

Hard to narrow down,but it's gotta be one of these six...

Joe
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/coins043.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/coins044.jpg
wow...six beautys!!

[tkd7]

My first game used bat. Bought this 1997 Bernie Williams gamer at the National and I think I'm addicted. I want more!

Just found this forum a few days ago. Great stuff.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfolderssv/tkd7/berniewilliamsbat/large/CIMG0071.JPG

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfolderssv/tkd7/berniewilliamsbat/large/CIMG0068.JPG

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfolderssv/tkd7/berniewilliamsbat/large/CIMG0069.JPG

[tigerdale]

welcome to the forum & great bat!!

My first game used bat. Bought this 1997 Bernie Williams gamer at the National and I think I'm addicted. I want more!

Just found this forum a few days ago. Great stuff.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfolderssv/tkd7/berniewilliamsbat/large/CIMG0071.JPG

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfolderssv/tkd7/berniewilliamsbat/large/CIMG0068.JPG

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfolderssv/tkd7/berniewilliamsbat/large/CIMG0069.JPG

[CampWest]

One other little snipet related to this bat, that I just stumbled across in a web search that led me to this from an SI.com Tom Verducci blog from last year, Billy finished with 51... I don't think I had heard this list before, I knew it was rare, but thats an impressive group.


But there is another bright spot for the Royals that has received little attention: the breakout year for first baseman Billy Butler (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/players/7634). Remember, he's still only 23, and he needs just four more doubles for 50 on the season. Only seven players have ever hit 50 doubles at 23 or younger, and there is not a fluke in the club: Hank Greenberg, Enos Slaughter, Stan Musial, Alex Rodriguez (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/players/5275), Albert Pujols (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/players/6619), Grady Sizemore and Miguel Cabrera (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/players/7163).

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/tom_verducci/09/18/twins.butler/index.html#ixzz0wPeHYnrR



Maybe #2 or #3, but don't have pictures of the others to post so I'll go with this one. Photomatched to a 3 Double Game that set the record for most 3 double games in a season since at least 1900 and to a 2 Homerun game, which all led to a POTW award. Includes double #45 on the season, his 50th double bat and cleats are in the Royals HOF collection.

http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/SingleSheets/ButlerBilly%2020090911%20Sheet%20sm.jpg

[dorkkr]

2008 Shin-Soo Choo game used Marucci bat is my favorite to date. Thanks
Dave

[spartanservitto]

Heres a better picture of my favorite bats.

-Tony

[Neal]

Great bats everyone - Tom, welcome aboard!

Here is my favorite, and most recent bat purchase

http://www.psacard.com/certimages/G55804.jpg

1977-79 R195 Pete Rose


At first, the portrait really bugged me. Great work, no question, but I have always gone back and forth about having autos on a bat, let alone a portrait! The portrait btw, looks much "softer" in person - plus, it is nicely done.
In any event, the bat itself is fantastic - tons of use with several nice seam marks, ball marks, rack marks, and has the typical Rose barrel cleaning. Absolutely love the bat ... and the portrait is actually starting to grow on me. :D

Now I am looking for a Hornsby finish Rose as well as a blonde Mizuno.

[rwoodsbats]

Out of all my game bats I would have to say my Mike Blowers game bat is my favorite. My reason, it was my first game bat and it was given to me by my dad. Now a few years have past and I'm at 70+ bats.

35350

[AWA85]

Always enjoy these threads, so I went through my stuff and picked my top 4 favorites. I know it is cheating, but have them in order with my Griffey Jr uncracked bat still coming in #1 on my list.

[dodgerbats]

WOW! This is a very tough question!

Not my most valuable gamer, but I'd probably have to say that my favorite game used bat is my:

MANNY MOTA 1976 Bicentennial gamer!

http://i56.tinypic.com/s1pzr5.jpg

[ncbadges]

This Josh Hamilton that he signed to my son, Leaton.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/ncbadges/Hsign2.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/ncbadges/hmatch3x.jpg

[ncbadges]

Same bat...different angle.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/ncbadges/hmatch0.jpg

[jake33]

my 2008 shawn riggans maple

mlb.com authenticated
used during the 2008 season for tampa
photomatched
used vs. yankees where he hit a homerun in 2008
had it autographed in person and the signature is excellent
team LOA

not the best player and not in mlb anymore, but was a fan of his and love the bat. went to the stadium to pick it up actually.

[brianborsch]

Mine will be my 2009 Evan Longoria uncracked HR bat tied to his 60th career HR and the last of the 2009 season. Pics to come soon!

[panthrotc]

McGwire 2001 Game Used Bat HR Bat- signed and inscribed HR #576

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/The%20McGwire%20Collection/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/mac2001002.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/The%20McGwire%20Collection/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/mac2001005.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/GIFS/Live%20Action%20Gifs/McGwire8-21-01-1.mp4
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/GIFS/Live%20Action%20Gifs/McGwire8-21-01-1.mp4

Actual video clip of HR